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Explore our collection of articles and press releases. We share news, insights, analysis, and perspectives on the latest challenges and innovations shaping procurement, supply chain, and operations.
Feb 25, 2026 |
Company Insights, Industry News
Jo McCourt on the SmarterSourcing Podcast
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Feb 10, 2026 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Financial Times Recognition and Award – Accelerating into 2026
EBIT Intelligent Procurement has accelerated into 2026 with real momentum, our first month characte...
Jan 22, 2026 |
GNFR, indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Why Are Businesses Turning to Outsourced Indirect Procurement?
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Jan 16, 2026 |
indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Virtual Procurement
Why Should Your Business Invest In Indirect Procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helping businesses buy better, so they can invest in what they do...
Jan 9, 2026 |
indirects, inflation, outsource, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, value lever
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Partnership, and Performance
2025 was a defining year for EBIT. As UK businesses navigated tightening margins, supply chain volat...
Dec 12, 2025 |
indirects, inflation, outsource, Procurement, value lever
9 quiet but critical procurement areas not enough people are talking about
9 quiet but critical areas of procurement that not enough people are talking about, get these right ...
Nov 14, 2025 |
meet the team, Operations, Procurement
Meet The Team: Madeline Pennino
Madeline Pennino Madeline has joined the EBIT team as our new Procurement Co-ordinator, bringing wit...
Oct 20, 2025 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
“Do what you do best and outsource the rest” – Peter Drucker
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As companies navig...
Oct 15, 2025 |
Contract Management, contract management system, contract maturity, indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Management and Maturity
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Cost Optimisation, Leisure, Manufacturing, Procurement, Retail
Unlocking Procurement Value for Low-Maturity Teams
In today’s volatile economic climate, cost optimisation remains a top priority for business leaders ...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, indirects, Procurement, stakeholder engagement
Unlocking Procurement Value
Stakeholder engagement is no longer just a “nice-to-have” in procurement—it’s a critical lever for f...
Sep 16, 2025 |
Leisure, Procurement, Retail
2025: A slow and relentless accumulation of cost pressures
2025 continues to be a defining year for retail and leisure finance leaders with a slow and relentle...
Sep 15, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement Value, Savings, Virtual Procurement
Why Business Leaders Should Prioritise Procurement Value Alongside Pure Cost Out Projects
Did you know that in many UK businesses, procurement is often viewed through a narrow lens? Cut cost...
Aug 11, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
Share the Busywork, Own the Big Wins: Indirect Procurement Simplified
Did you know that a lot of businesses are now moving away from trying to insource activities that do...
Jul 1, 2025 |
Company Insights, Operations, Procurement
Meet The Team: Nicki Perrott
Nicki Perrott has joined the EBIT Team as our new Chief Operating Officer bringing with her a wealth...
Mar 23, 2025 |
Company Insights, Procurement
Meet The Team: Craig White
Craig White joined the EBIT Team as a Procurement Operations Partner, bringing with him a wealth of ...
Feb 27, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Cost Challenges
In 2025, UK businesses are grappling with several well publicised cost challenges and pressures that...
Feb 12, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Buyers Guide – Courier Services
We have compiled this Buyers Guide looking at Courier Services as a free download to provide a conci...
Feb 7, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
The journey from prospect to client
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where objectives, financial pressures and national and i...
Jan 22, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, outsource, PaaS, Procurement
Partnering with a Procurement Service Provider?
Based on our experiences of working with over 120 companies across many industries, partnering with ...
Jan 20, 2025 |
GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Payment Gateway, Payment Processing, Procurement
Buyers Guide – Payment Processing
We have compiled this Buyers Guide for anyone looking to tackle their payment processing provider(s)...
Jan 10, 2025 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
2025 is the year to thrive
2025 is the year to thrive! You’ve stashed the office decorations, cleared up the party poppers and ...
Dec 18, 2024 |
Procurement, santa's supply chain, supply chain
Santa’s Supply Chain: Navigating the North Pole & Challenges
When it comes to logistics challenges, Santa’s supply chain operation is a true Winter Wonderland. F...
Nov 26, 2024 |
cost reduction, Indirect Procurement, total cost
The Impact of the National Insurance Rise on the UK Hospitality Sector
As the UK hospitality sector braces for the upcoming rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs)...
Nov 26, 2024 |
cost reduction, Indirect Procurement, total cost
Positive Developments & Continued Recovery in 2024
Despite the challenges highlighted in our headline article, the UK hospitality industry is showing r...
Nov 15, 2024 |
cost reduction, Indirect Procurement, total cost
The Strategic Role of Total Cost of Ownership and Cost Reduction to Your Business
In the highly competitive mid-market space, where companies with a turnover between £50 million and ...
Nov 7, 2024 |
CFO, Procurement, profitability
Delivering Profitability Through Indirect Procurement
When CFOs think about increasing profitability, they often turn to core revenue drivers and direct p...
Oct 11, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, indirects, Procurement
Top Themes and Market Trends
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As companies navig...
Sep 23, 2024 |
food & drink, Indirect Procurement
Indirect Procurement Unpacked
You will be well acquainted with the fact that, just as in many other industry sectors, the UK food ...
Sep 20, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
When Should Your Business Invest In Indirect Procurement?
When should your business invest in indirect procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helpin...
Sep 13, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
A Day In The Life: Senior Data Analyst
Inspired by a famous song from a lesser-known four-piece band from Liverpool, I hope this will be a ...
Aug 22, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
UK Courier Market Outlook
Here at Ebit we work with many clients on projects to improve their courier services to clients and ...
Jul 12, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
Why do Ebit specialise in Indirect Procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helping businesses buy better, so they can invest in what they do...
Jun 27, 2024 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
Ebit’s Virtual Procurement: Your On-Demand Procurement Team
We work with many medium sized and growing businesses to provide on-demand with their procurement st...
Jun 18, 2024 |
GNFR, indirects, Procurement, tail spend
Our Approach To Tail Spend Management
Tail spend is characterized by its high volume and low individual value. It’s the 20% of spend that ...
May 24, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, meet the team
Meet The Team: Justin Gordon-Farleigh
Justin Gordon-Farleigh has recently joined the Ebit Business Growth team as a Business Growth Specia...
Apr 18, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement
Delivering Intelligent Procurement
The last few years have been a challenge for all businesses here in the UK and delivering intelligen...
Jan 11, 2024 |
GNFR, Procurement, Retail
2023 – A Year in Procurement
In 2023, UK procurement teams had to navigate an ever shifting labyrinth of challenges, some lingeri...
Oct 18, 2023 |
GNFR, meet the team, Procurement
Meet The Team: James Platt
James Platt has recently joined the Ebit team as our Chief Operations Officer -Delivery. James works...
Sep 7, 2023 |
indirects, Procurement, suppliers
Supplier Relationship Management
Are you looking for a way to gain a competitive edge in 2023 and beyond? Do you want to become the p...
Jun 30, 2023 |
consultancy, indirects, Procurement, stakeholder engagement
Engaging Stakeholders
As procurement consultants, we know how important it is to engage stakeholders across the organisati...
Jun 13, 2023 |
analyst, meet the team, Procurement
Meet The Team: Tom Dear
Tom Dear has recently joined the Ebit Team as a Senior Procurement Analyst, bringing with him a weal...
May 11, 2023 |
Contract Management, facilites management, indirects, supply chain, Virtual Procurement
Procurement Service: Virtual Procurement
Does this sound like you? “we are too small and can’t afford a full-time procurement person”
What a...
May 4, 2023 |
courier services, Indirect Procurement, Retail
Spend category highlight: Courier services
Courier services are essential for any business offering home delivery to customers. During the COVI...
Apr 21, 2023 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, meet the team
Meet The Team: Matthew Ely
Matt has recently joined the Ebit team as a Procurement Consultant. Working as part of our team of c...
Jan 26, 2023 |
facilites management, indirects, Leisure, Procurement, Retail
Green Shoots New Store
Is it possible to see the first green shoots of recovery for retailers in the UK? The recent better-...
Jan 5, 2023 |
meet the team, Procurement
Meet the Team: Alaine Harman
Alaine Harman has recently joined the Ebit team as a Business Support Assistant. Alaine works across...
Nov 9, 2022 |
budget, Contract Management, Indirect Procurement, Procurement
Budgets & Resilience
As we move towards the end of the year executives are renewing their focus and plan for their budget...
Nov 8, 2022 |
Contract Management, indirects, Procurement
Keeping Control of your Contracts
We’ve worked with several businesses over the last few years, helping to identify opportunities to d...
Oct 27, 2022 |
GNFR, Procurement, tail spend
Tail Spend Management
Focussing time and resource on tail spend management can often appear daunting and to offer limited ...
Oct 6, 2022 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, indirects
Indirect Procurement
Understanding & defining the difference between direct and indirect procurement is essential..
Typ...
Sep 29, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, SME, Virtual Procurement
The Cost of Doing Nothing?
At a time when all businesses are keenly focused on cost, have you asked yourself what the cost of d...
Sep 21, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, service, virtual
Virtual Procurement
Can you imagine having a complete procurement team on call to provide support when you need it? Ebit...
Sep 7, 2022 |
Procurement, recycle, scheme, waste
Scotland: Deposit Return Scheme
The official “go live” for the UK’s first Deposit Return Scheme is due on August 16th 2023 in Scotla...
Aug 25, 2022 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
Meet the Team: Paul Mills
Paul Mills joined the Ebit team as our Business Growth & Marketing Executive 6 months ago. Working a...
Aug 18, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, Retail, waste
Reducing Store Waste
We spoke with Mark Haywood, one of our consultant team, who talked us through some of the challenges...
Jul 28, 2022 |
Procurement, stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder Engagement and Procurement
Stakeholder Engagement and Procurement
As Procurement Consultants we can sometimes feel like an ele...
Jul 21, 2022 |
Contract Management, private equity, Procurement
Private Equity Portfolio Growth & Procurement Services
Exploring opportunities, solving challenges and redefining business practices and processes are the ...
Jul 6, 2022 |
Industry News, Procurement
EbitIP appoints Joanne McCourt as it’s new CEO
We are delighted to announce that Joanne McCourt, Ebit Intelligent Procurement’s Chief Financial Off...
Jun 9, 2022 |
CIPS, GNFR, Indirect Procurement, Procurement
What is indirect procurement?
A company’s procurement function can be split into two parts: direct and indirect procurement. What’...
May 26, 2022 |
Contract Management, indirects, Procurement, Retail
Effective Contract Management Made Simple
Adam Weir – CMS Product Lead – provides an introduction to our Contract Management System. He looks ...
May 19, 2022 |
Contract Management, GNFR, indirects, Procurement
Are your contracts still fit for purpose?
Are your contracts still fit for purpose?
Prior to the Brexit, Covid & Ukraine challenges contract m...
May 5, 2022 |
CIPS, GNFR, indirects, Procurement
Hot topic: Building a high-performing procurement team
During the recent testing times, the Procurement department has come to the fore for in many busines...
Apr 21, 2022 |
Couriers, freight logistics, GNFR, indirects, Procurement, supply chain
Courier & Logistics
The high price and lower availability trends in international logistics are also being reflected in ...
Apr 7, 2022 |
GNFR, indirects, Procurement, supply chain
International Freight
The last 2 years have thrown up many challenges in the international freight market. Some of these w...
Mar 24, 2022 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, suppliers
Top Tips: Contract Management
Many supply chains have been impacted by recent global events and procurement teams are pushing to f...
Mar 17, 2022 |
facilites management, GNFR, Indirect Procurement, Operations, Procurement, supply chain
Spend category highlight: MRO
A subsection of Facilities Management (FM), MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations. MRO r...
Feb 24, 2022 |
consumables, GNFR, Procurement, Retail
Spend category highlight: Retail packaging
Did you know that retail packaging as a spend category can cover a wide range of products and servic...
Feb 16, 2022 |
freight logistics, GNFR, indirects, Procurement, supply chain
Spend category highlight: Freight logistics
Freight Logistics covers the movement of purchased goods across a company’s supply chain. Goods are ...
Feb 9, 2022 |
meet the team, Procurement, Retail
Meet the team: Gemma Bridle
Gemma Bridle joined Ebit in December 2021. Working as a procurement specialist for Ebit’s clients, G...
Feb 4, 2022 |
Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, suppliers, supply chain
Hot topic: Supply Chain Management
SCM requires clarity around procedures, processes and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the ...
Jan 27, 2022 |
Procurement, supply chain
Hot Topic: Supply Chain
The term “Supply Chain” encompasses the entire system of resources, processes and suppliers required...
Jan 12, 2022 |
budget, indirects, Procurement
Hot Topic: Budgeting
Budgeting is a challenging task for all involved at the best of times, taking weeks if not months of...
Load More
Feb 25, 2026 |
Company Insights, Industry News
Jo McCourt on the SmarterSourcing Podcast
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Jul 1, 2025 |
Company Insights, Operations, Procurement
Meet The Team: Nicki Perrott
Nicki Perrott has joined the EBIT Team as our new Chief Operating Officer bringing with her a wealth...
Mar 23, 2025 |
Company Insights, Procurement
Meet The Team: Craig White
Craig White joined the EBIT Team as a Procurement Operations Partner, bringing with him a wealth of ...
Feb 10, 2026 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Financial Times Recognition and Award – Accelerating into 2026
EBIT Intelligent Procurement has accelerated into 2026 with real momentum, our first month characte...
Oct 20, 2025 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
“Do what you do best and outsource the rest” – Peter Drucker
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As companies navig...
Oct 15, 2025 |
Contract Management, contract management system, contract maturity, indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Management and Maturity
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
May 11, 2023 |
Contract Management, facilites management, indirects, supply chain, Virtual Procurement
Procurement Service: Virtual Procurement
Does this sound like you? “we are too small and can’t afford a full-time procurement person”
What a...
Nov 9, 2022 |
budget, Contract Management, Indirect Procurement, Procurement
Budgets & Resilience
As we move towards the end of the year executives are renewing their focus and plan for their budget...
Nov 8, 2022 |
Contract Management, indirects, Procurement
Keeping Control of your Contracts
We’ve worked with several businesses over the last few years, helping to identify opportunities to d...
Jul 21, 2022 |
Contract Management, private equity, Procurement
Private Equity Portfolio Growth & Procurement Services
Exploring opportunities, solving challenges and redefining business practices and processes are the ...
May 26, 2022 |
Contract Management, indirects, Procurement, Retail
Effective Contract Management Made Simple
Adam Weir – CMS Product Lead – provides an introduction to our Contract Management System. He looks ...
May 19, 2022 |
Contract Management, GNFR, indirects, Procurement
Are your contracts still fit for purpose?
Are your contracts still fit for purpose?
Prior to the Brexit, Covid & Ukraine challenges contract m...
Mar 24, 2022 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, suppliers
Top Tips: Contract Management
Many supply chains have been impacted by recent global events and procurement teams are pushing to f...
Load More
Oct 8, 2025 |
Cost Optimisation, Leisure, Manufacturing, Procurement, Retail
Unlocking Procurement Value for Low-Maturity Teams
In today’s volatile economic climate, cost optimisation remains a top priority for business leaders ...
Feb 27, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Cost Challenges
In 2025, UK businesses are grappling with several well publicised cost challenges and pressures that...
Feb 12, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Buyers Guide – Courier Services
We have compiled this Buyers Guide looking at Courier Services as a free download to provide a conci...
Apr 21, 2022 |
Couriers, freight logistics, GNFR, indirects, Procurement, supply chain
Courier & Logistics
The high price and lower availability trends in international logistics are also being reflected in ...
Feb 27, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Cost Challenges
In 2025, UK businesses are grappling with several well publicised cost challenges and pressures that...
Feb 12, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Buyers Guide – Courier Services
We have compiled this Buyers Guide looking at Courier Services as a free download to provide a conci...
Jan 20, 2025 |
GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Payment Gateway, Payment Processing, Procurement
Buyers Guide – Payment Processing
We have compiled this Buyers Guide for anyone looking to tackle their payment processing provider(s)...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, indirects, Procurement, stakeholder engagement
Unlocking Procurement Value
Stakeholder engagement is no longer just a “nice-to-have” in procurement—it’s a critical lever for f...
Sep 15, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement Value, Savings, Virtual Procurement
Why Business Leaders Should Prioritise Procurement Value Alongside Pure Cost Out Projects
Did you know that in many UK businesses, procurement is often viewed through a narrow lens? Cut cost...
Aug 11, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
Share the Busywork, Own the Big Wins: Indirect Procurement Simplified
Did you know that a lot of businesses are now moving away from trying to insource activities that do...
Feb 27, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Cost Challenges
In 2025, UK businesses are grappling with several well publicised cost challenges and pressures that...
Feb 12, 2025 |
Couriers, GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement
Buyers Guide – Courier Services
We have compiled this Buyers Guide looking at Courier Services as a free download to provide a conci...
Feb 7, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
The journey from prospect to client
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where objectives, financial pressures and national and i...
Jan 22, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, outsource, PaaS, Procurement
Partnering with a Procurement Service Provider?
Based on our experiences of working with over 120 companies across many industries, partnering with ...
Jan 20, 2025 |
GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Payment Gateway, Payment Processing, Procurement
Buyers Guide – Payment Processing
We have compiled this Buyers Guide for anyone looking to tackle their payment processing provider(s)...
Jan 10, 2025 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
2025 is the year to thrive
2025 is the year to thrive! You’ve stashed the office decorations, cleared up the party poppers and ...
Nov 26, 2024 |
cost reduction, Indirect Procurement, total cost
Positive Developments & Continued Recovery in 2024
Despite the challenges highlighted in our headline article, the UK hospitality industry is showing r...
Nov 26, 2024 |
cost reduction, Indirect Procurement, total cost
The Impact of the National Insurance Rise on the UK Hospitality Sector
As the UK hospitality sector braces for the upcoming rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs)...
Nov 15, 2024 |
cost reduction, Indirect Procurement, total cost
The Strategic Role of Total Cost of Ownership and Cost Reduction to Your Business
In the highly competitive mid-market space, where companies with a turnover between £50 million and ...
Oct 11, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, indirects, Procurement
Top Themes and Market Trends
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As companies navig...
Sep 23, 2024 |
food & drink, Indirect Procurement
Indirect Procurement Unpacked
You will be well acquainted with the fact that, just as in many other industry sectors, the UK food ...
Jun 27, 2024 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
Ebit’s Virtual Procurement: Your On-Demand Procurement Team
We work with many medium sized and growing businesses to provide on-demand with their procurement st...
May 24, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, meet the team
Meet The Team: Justin Gordon-Farleigh
Justin Gordon-Farleigh has recently joined the Ebit Business Growth team as a Business Growth Specia...
Apr 18, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement
Delivering Intelligent Procurement
The last few years have been a challenge for all businesses here in the UK and delivering intelligen...
May 4, 2023 |
courier services, Indirect Procurement, Retail
Spend category highlight: Courier services
Courier services are essential for any business offering home delivery to customers. During the COVI...
Apr 21, 2023 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, meet the team
Meet The Team: Matthew Ely
Matt has recently joined the Ebit team as a Procurement Consultant. Working as part of our team of c...
Nov 9, 2022 |
budget, Contract Management, Indirect Procurement, Procurement
Budgets & Resilience
As we move towards the end of the year executives are renewing their focus and plan for their budget...
Oct 6, 2022 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, indirects
Indirect Procurement
Understanding & defining the difference between direct and indirect procurement is essential..
Typ...
Jun 9, 2022 |
CIPS, GNFR, Indirect Procurement, Procurement
What is indirect procurement?
A company’s procurement function can be split into two parts: direct and indirect procurement. What’...
Mar 17, 2022 |
facilites management, GNFR, Indirect Procurement, Operations, Procurement, supply chain
Spend category highlight: MRO
A subsection of Facilities Management (FM), MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations. MRO r...
Load More
Feb 25, 2026 |
Company Insights, Industry News
Jo McCourt on the SmarterSourcing Podcast
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Jul 6, 2022 |
Industry News, Procurement
EbitIP appoints Joanne McCourt as it’s new CEO
We are delighted to announce that Joanne McCourt, Ebit Intelligent Procurement’s Chief Financial Off...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Cost Optimisation, Leisure, Manufacturing, Procurement, Retail
Unlocking Procurement Value for Low-Maturity Teams
In today’s volatile economic climate, cost optimisation remains a top priority for business leaders ...
Sep 16, 2025 |
Leisure, Procurement, Retail
2025: A slow and relentless accumulation of cost pressures
2025 continues to be a defining year for retail and leisure finance leaders with a slow and relentle...
Jan 26, 2023 |
facilites management, indirects, Leisure, Procurement, Retail
Green Shoots New Store
Is it possible to see the first green shoots of recovery for retailers in the UK? The recent better-...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Cost Optimisation, Leisure, Manufacturing, Procurement, Retail
Unlocking Procurement Value for Low-Maturity Teams
In today’s volatile economic climate, cost optimisation remains a top priority for business leaders ...
Nov 14, 2025 |
meet the team, Operations, Procurement
Meet The Team: Madeline Pennino
Madeline Pennino Madeline has joined the EBIT team as our new Procurement Co-ordinator, bringing wit...
Jul 1, 2025 |
Company Insights, Operations, Procurement
Meet The Team: Nicki Perrott
Nicki Perrott has joined the EBIT Team as our new Chief Operating Officer bringing with her a wealth...
Mar 17, 2022 |
facilites management, GNFR, Indirect Procurement, Operations, Procurement, supply chain
Spend category highlight: MRO
A subsection of Facilities Management (FM), MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations. MRO r...
Aug 11, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
Share the Busywork, Own the Big Wins: Indirect Procurement Simplified
Did you know that a lot of businesses are now moving away from trying to insource activities that do...
Feb 7, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
The journey from prospect to client
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where objectives, financial pressures and national and i...
Jan 22, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, outsource, PaaS, Procurement
Partnering with a Procurement Service Provider?
Based on our experiences of working with over 120 companies across many industries, partnering with ...
Jan 10, 2025 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
2025 is the year to thrive
2025 is the year to thrive! You’ve stashed the office decorations, cleared up the party poppers and ...
Jun 27, 2024 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
Ebit’s Virtual Procurement: Your On-Demand Procurement Team
We work with many medium sized and growing businesses to provide on-demand with their procurement st...
Feb 10, 2026 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Financial Times Recognition and Award – Accelerating into 2026
EBIT Intelligent Procurement has accelerated into 2026 with real momentum, our first month characte...
Jan 22, 2026 |
GNFR, indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Why Are Businesses Turning to Outsourced Indirect Procurement?
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Jan 16, 2026 |
indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Virtual Procurement
Why Should Your Business Invest In Indirect Procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helping businesses buy better, so they can invest in what they do...
Jan 9, 2026 |
indirects, inflation, outsource, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, value lever
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Partnership, and Performance
2025 was a defining year for EBIT. As UK businesses navigated tightening margins, supply chain volat...
Dec 12, 2025 |
indirects, inflation, outsource, Procurement, value lever
9 quiet but critical procurement areas not enough people are talking about
9 quiet but critical areas of procurement that not enough people are talking about, get these right ...
Nov 14, 2025 |
meet the team, Operations, Procurement
Meet The Team: Madeline Pennino
Madeline Pennino Madeline has joined the EBIT team as our new Procurement Co-ordinator, bringing wit...
Oct 20, 2025 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
“Do what you do best and outsource the rest” – Peter Drucker
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As companies navig...
Oct 15, 2025 |
Contract Management, contract management system, contract maturity, indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Management and Maturity
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Cost Optimisation, Leisure, Manufacturing, Procurement, Retail
Unlocking Procurement Value for Low-Maturity Teams
In today’s volatile economic climate, cost optimisation remains a top priority for business leaders ...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, indirects, Procurement, stakeholder engagement
Unlocking Procurement Value
Stakeholder engagement is no longer just a “nice-to-have” in procurement—it’s a critical lever for f...
Sep 16, 2025 |
Leisure, Procurement, Retail
2025: A slow and relentless accumulation of cost pressures
2025 continues to be a defining year for retail and leisure finance leaders with a slow and relentle...
Aug 11, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
Share the Busywork, Own the Big Wins: Indirect Procurement Simplified
Did you know that a lot of businesses are now moving away from trying to insource activities that do...
Jul 1, 2025 |
Company Insights, Operations, Procurement
Meet The Team: Nicki Perrott
Nicki Perrott has joined the EBIT Team as our new Chief Operating Officer bringing with her a wealth...
Mar 23, 2025 |
Company Insights, Procurement
Meet The Team: Craig White
Craig White joined the EBIT Team as a Procurement Operations Partner, bringing with him a wealth of ...
Feb 7, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
The journey from prospect to client
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where objectives, financial pressures and national and i...
Jan 22, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, outsource, PaaS, Procurement
Partnering with a Procurement Service Provider?
Based on our experiences of working with over 120 companies across many industries, partnering with ...
Jan 20, 2025 |
GNFR Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Payment Gateway, Payment Processing, Procurement
Buyers Guide – Payment Processing
We have compiled this Buyers Guide for anyone looking to tackle their payment processing provider(s)...
Jan 10, 2025 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
2025 is the year to thrive
2025 is the year to thrive! You’ve stashed the office decorations, cleared up the party poppers and ...
Dec 18, 2024 |
Procurement, santa's supply chain, supply chain
Santa’s Supply Chain: Navigating the North Pole & Challenges
When it comes to logistics challenges, Santa’s supply chain operation is a true Winter Wonderland. F...
Nov 7, 2024 |
CFO, Procurement, profitability
Delivering Profitability Through Indirect Procurement
When CFOs think about increasing profitability, they often turn to core revenue drivers and direct p...
Oct 11, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, indirects, Procurement
Top Themes and Market Trends
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As companies navig...
Sep 20, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
When Should Your Business Invest In Indirect Procurement?
When should your business invest in indirect procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helpin...
Sep 13, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
A Day In The Life: Senior Data Analyst
Inspired by a famous song from a lesser-known four-piece band from Liverpool, I hope this will be a ...
Aug 22, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
UK Courier Market Outlook
Here at Ebit we work with many clients on projects to improve their courier services to clients and ...
Jul 12, 2024 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
Why do Ebit specialise in Indirect Procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helping businesses buy better, so they can invest in what they do...
Jun 27, 2024 |
GNFR, Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement
Ebit’s Virtual Procurement: Your On-Demand Procurement Team
We work with many medium sized and growing businesses to provide on-demand with their procurement st...
Jun 18, 2024 |
GNFR, indirects, Procurement, tail spend
Our Approach To Tail Spend Management
Tail spend is characterized by its high volume and low individual value. It’s the 20% of spend that ...
Apr 18, 2024 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement
Delivering Intelligent Procurement
The last few years have been a challenge for all businesses here in the UK and delivering intelligen...
Jan 11, 2024 |
GNFR, Procurement, Retail
2023 – A Year in Procurement
In 2023, UK procurement teams had to navigate an ever shifting labyrinth of challenges, some lingeri...
Oct 18, 2023 |
GNFR, meet the team, Procurement
Meet The Team: James Platt
James Platt has recently joined the Ebit team as our Chief Operations Officer -Delivery. James works...
Sep 7, 2023 |
indirects, Procurement, suppliers
Supplier Relationship Management
Are you looking for a way to gain a competitive edge in 2023 and beyond? Do you want to become the p...
Jun 30, 2023 |
consultancy, indirects, Procurement, stakeholder engagement
Engaging Stakeholders
As procurement consultants, we know how important it is to engage stakeholders across the organisati...
Jun 13, 2023 |
analyst, meet the team, Procurement
Meet The Team: Tom Dear
Tom Dear has recently joined the Ebit Team as a Senior Procurement Analyst, bringing with him a weal...
Jan 26, 2023 |
facilites management, indirects, Leisure, Procurement, Retail
Green Shoots New Store
Is it possible to see the first green shoots of recovery for retailers in the UK? The recent better-...
Jan 5, 2023 |
meet the team, Procurement
Meet the Team: Alaine Harman
Alaine Harman has recently joined the Ebit team as a Business Support Assistant. Alaine works across...
Nov 9, 2022 |
budget, Contract Management, Indirect Procurement, Procurement
Budgets & Resilience
As we move towards the end of the year executives are renewing their focus and plan for their budget...
Nov 8, 2022 |
Contract Management, indirects, Procurement
Keeping Control of your Contracts
We’ve worked with several businesses over the last few years, helping to identify opportunities to d...
Oct 27, 2022 |
GNFR, Procurement, tail spend
Tail Spend Management
Focussing time and resource on tail spend management can often appear daunting and to offer limited ...
Sep 29, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, SME, Virtual Procurement
The Cost of Doing Nothing?
At a time when all businesses are keenly focused on cost, have you asked yourself what the cost of d...
Sep 21, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, service, virtual
Virtual Procurement
Can you imagine having a complete procurement team on call to provide support when you need it? Ebit...
Sep 7, 2022 |
Procurement, recycle, scheme, waste
Scotland: Deposit Return Scheme
The official “go live” for the UK’s first Deposit Return Scheme is due on August 16th 2023 in Scotla...
Aug 25, 2022 |
indirects, meet the team, Procurement
Meet the Team: Paul Mills
Paul Mills joined the Ebit team as our Business Growth & Marketing Executive 6 months ago. Working a...
Aug 18, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, Retail, waste
Reducing Store Waste
We spoke with Mark Haywood, one of our consultant team, who talked us through some of the challenges...
Jul 28, 2022 |
Procurement, stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder Engagement and Procurement
Stakeholder Engagement and Procurement
As Procurement Consultants we can sometimes feel like an ele...
Jul 21, 2022 |
Contract Management, private equity, Procurement
Private Equity Portfolio Growth & Procurement Services
Exploring opportunities, solving challenges and redefining business practices and processes are the ...
Jul 6, 2022 |
Industry News, Procurement
EbitIP appoints Joanne McCourt as it’s new CEO
We are delighted to announce that Joanne McCourt, Ebit Intelligent Procurement’s Chief Financial Off...
Jun 9, 2022 |
CIPS, GNFR, Indirect Procurement, Procurement
What is indirect procurement?
A company’s procurement function can be split into two parts: direct and indirect procurement. What’...
May 26, 2022 |
Contract Management, indirects, Procurement, Retail
Effective Contract Management Made Simple
Adam Weir – CMS Product Lead – provides an introduction to our Contract Management System. He looks ...
May 19, 2022 |
Contract Management, GNFR, indirects, Procurement
Are your contracts still fit for purpose?
Are your contracts still fit for purpose?
Prior to the Brexit, Covid & Ukraine challenges contract m...
May 5, 2022 |
CIPS, GNFR, indirects, Procurement
Hot topic: Building a high-performing procurement team
During the recent testing times, the Procurement department has come to the fore for in many busines...
Apr 21, 2022 |
Couriers, freight logistics, GNFR, indirects, Procurement, supply chain
Courier & Logistics
The high price and lower availability trends in international logistics are also being reflected in ...
Apr 7, 2022 |
GNFR, indirects, Procurement, supply chain
International Freight
The last 2 years have thrown up many challenges in the international freight market. Some of these w...
Mar 24, 2022 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, suppliers
Top Tips: Contract Management
Many supply chains have been impacted by recent global events and procurement teams are pushing to f...
Mar 17, 2022 |
facilites management, GNFR, Indirect Procurement, Operations, Procurement, supply chain
Spend category highlight: MRO
A subsection of Facilities Management (FM), MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations. MRO r...
Feb 24, 2022 |
consumables, GNFR, Procurement, Retail
Spend category highlight: Retail packaging
Did you know that retail packaging as a spend category can cover a wide range of products and servic...
Feb 16, 2022 |
freight logistics, GNFR, indirects, Procurement, supply chain
Spend category highlight: Freight logistics
Freight Logistics covers the movement of purchased goods across a company’s supply chain. Goods are ...
Feb 9, 2022 |
meet the team, Procurement, Retail
Meet the team: Gemma Bridle
Gemma Bridle joined Ebit in December 2021. Working as a procurement specialist for Ebit’s clients, G...
Feb 4, 2022 |
Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, suppliers, supply chain
Hot topic: Supply Chain Management
SCM requires clarity around procedures, processes and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the ...
Jan 27, 2022 |
Procurement, supply chain
Hot Topic: Supply Chain
The term “Supply Chain” encompasses the entire system of resources, processes and suppliers required...
Jan 12, 2022 |
budget, indirects, Procurement
Hot Topic: Budgeting
Budgeting is a challenging task for all involved at the best of times, taking weeks if not months of...
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Sep 15, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement Value, Savings, Virtual Procurement
Why Business Leaders Should Prioritise Procurement Value Alongside Pure Cost Out Projects
Did you know that in many UK businesses, procurement is often viewed through a narrow lens? Cut cost...
Oct 8, 2025 |
Cost Optimisation, Leisure, Manufacturing, Procurement, Retail
Unlocking Procurement Value for Low-Maturity Teams
In today’s volatile economic climate, cost optimisation remains a top priority for business leaders ...
Sep 16, 2025 |
Leisure, Procurement, Retail
2025: A slow and relentless accumulation of cost pressures
2025 continues to be a defining year for retail and leisure finance leaders with a slow and relentle...
Jan 11, 2024 |
GNFR, Procurement, Retail
2023 – A Year in Procurement
In 2023, UK procurement teams had to navigate an ever shifting labyrinth of challenges, some lingeri...
May 4, 2023 |
courier services, Indirect Procurement, Retail
Spend category highlight: Courier services
Courier services are essential for any business offering home delivery to customers. During the COVI...
Jan 26, 2023 |
facilites management, indirects, Leisure, Procurement, Retail
Green Shoots New Store
Is it possible to see the first green shoots of recovery for retailers in the UK? The recent better-...
Aug 18, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, Retail, waste
Reducing Store Waste
We spoke with Mark Haywood, one of our consultant team, who talked us through some of the challenges...
May 26, 2022 |
Contract Management, indirects, Procurement, Retail
Effective Contract Management Made Simple
Adam Weir – CMS Product Lead – provides an introduction to our Contract Management System. He looks ...
Feb 24, 2022 |
consumables, GNFR, Procurement, Retail
Spend category highlight: Retail packaging
Did you know that retail packaging as a spend category can cover a wide range of products and servic...
Feb 9, 2022 |
meet the team, Procurement, Retail
Meet the team: Gemma Bridle
Gemma Bridle joined Ebit in December 2021. Working as a procurement specialist for Ebit’s clients, G...
Load More
Sep 15, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement Value, Savings, Virtual Procurement
Why Business Leaders Should Prioritise Procurement Value Alongside Pure Cost Out Projects
Did you know that in many UK businesses, procurement is often viewed through a narrow lens? Cut cost...
Feb 10, 2026 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Financial Times Recognition and Award – Accelerating into 2026
EBIT Intelligent Procurement has accelerated into 2026 with real momentum, our first month characte...
Jan 22, 2026 |
GNFR, indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Why Are Businesses Turning to Outsourced Indirect Procurement?
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Jan 16, 2026 |
indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Virtual Procurement
Why Should Your Business Invest In Indirect Procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helping businesses buy better, so they can invest in what they do...
Jan 9, 2026 |
indirects, inflation, outsource, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, value lever
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Partnership, and Performance
2025 was a defining year for EBIT. As UK businesses navigated tightening margins, supply chain volat...
Oct 20, 2025 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
“Do what you do best and outsource the rest” – Peter Drucker
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As companies navig...
Oct 15, 2025 |
Contract Management, contract management system, contract maturity, indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Management and Maturity
Indirect procurement has a habit of sitting quietly in the background, not overlooked so much as vie...
Mar 24, 2022 |
Contract Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, suppliers
Top Tips: Contract Management
Many supply chains have been impacted by recent global events and procurement teams are pushing to f...
Feb 4, 2022 |
Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, suppliers, supply chain
Hot topic: Supply Chain Management
SCM requires clarity around procedures, processes and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the ...
Jan 16, 2026 |
indirects, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Virtual Procurement
Why Should Your Business Invest In Indirect Procurement?
Here at Ebit we have a simple aim. Helping businesses buy better, so they can invest in what they do...
Sep 15, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, Procurement Value, Savings, Virtual Procurement
Why Business Leaders Should Prioritise Procurement Value Alongside Pure Cost Out Projects
Did you know that in many UK businesses, procurement is often viewed through a narrow lens? Cut cost...
Aug 11, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
Share the Busywork, Own the Big Wins: Indirect Procurement Simplified
Did you know that a lot of businesses are now moving away from trying to insource activities that do...
Feb 7, 2025 |
Indirect Procurement, PaaS, Procurement, Virtual Procurement
The journey from prospect to client
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where objectives, financial pressures and national and i...
May 11, 2023 |
Contract Management, facilites management, indirects, supply chain, Virtual Procurement
Procurement Service: Virtual Procurement
Does this sound like you? “we are too small and can’t afford a full-time procurement person”
What a...
Sep 29, 2022 |
indirects, Procurement, SME, Virtual Procurement
The Cost of Doing Nothing?
At a time when all businesses are keenly focused on cost, have you asked yourself what the cost of d...